The Exercise Science Department has evolved since the 1980s, when it was primarily geared towards physical education training. After an external review, the department has decided to change its name to one that better reflects the department’s emphasis on physiology.

As we each start a fresh semester, it is nice to take a step back and admire the community that surrounds us. Skidmore is full of engaged students and dedicated professors who inspire and energize our student body. This piece is inspired by one of the stories that emerge when the Skidmore faculty collaborates with undergraduates in their research.